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Will a long pips rubber play differently if you use a glue sheet to attach it to the blade instead of just using glue? Can you tell the difference?
The only way to know for sure is to have 2 identical blades with identical rubber, 1 attached with a glue sheet, and the other just glue.
I personally would love to know the answer. I don't think there is a difference, but I definitely don't have the experience that many here have.
If there is any interest in doing a challenge, I'd be willing to do the following:
1. I'll supply 2 identical blades (Neubauer Titan), with identical rubbers (Grass D.TecS OX) on each blade. Only difference will be one is attached with glue, the other a glue sheet.
2. Each blade will simply be identified with a number on it.
3. I'll send the rackets to a moderator, if there is one interested in participating. He can try the challenge, and have any experienced long pips players in his club test them as well. After which, he can mail the rackets to the next participant.
4. The only thing I ask is that the rackets only be sent to someone you trust, as they aren't cheap ($160 each) and I definitely hope to get them back at the end. :-D
5. The only cost to anyone who wants to participate would be to cover the shipping of the rackets to the next person.
I can perhaps start the challenge here in Florida with PushBlocker and some other locals that are very skilled with long pips.
If you're interested in participating, just say so here. If there is enough interest, I'll get the blades ready.
The only way to know for sure is to have 2 identical blades with identical rubber, 1 attached with a glue sheet, and the other just glue.
I personally would love to know the answer. I don't think there is a difference, but I definitely don't have the experience that many here have.
If there is any interest in doing a challenge, I'd be willing to do the following:
1. I'll supply 2 identical blades (Neubauer Titan), with identical rubbers (Grass D.TecS OX) on each blade. Only difference will be one is attached with glue, the other a glue sheet.
2. Each blade will simply be identified with a number on it.
3. I'll send the rackets to a moderator, if there is one interested in participating. He can try the challenge, and have any experienced long pips players in his club test them as well. After which, he can mail the rackets to the next participant.
4. The only thing I ask is that the rackets only be sent to someone you trust, as they aren't cheap ($160 each) and I definitely hope to get them back at the end. :-D
5. The only cost to anyone who wants to participate would be to cover the shipping of the rackets to the next person.
I can perhaps start the challenge here in Florida with PushBlocker and some other locals that are very skilled with long pips.
If you're interested in participating, just say so here. If there is enough interest, I'll get the blades ready.